by: Kaye Magno

Barangay staff all over the City brushed up with their Juvenile Justice and Welfare and Child In Conflict with the Law (CICL) rehabilitation without imprisonment knowledge in Forum facilitator by experts in the field, November 25, 2022. Facilitating the discussion were City Prosecutor Lemuel Nobleza, Deputy Chief for Women and Child Protection Department, PLt. Jocelyn Ebora and Regional Trial Court Br. 16- Family Court, Hon. Mateon Altarejos and Child Protection Center, head, Kristina Ramos. The event was organized by Valenzuela City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) as part of a series of activities in celebration of Children’s Month 2022. (Kaye Magno, Photo/Text)

by: Kaye Magno

Barangay staff all over the City brushed up with their Juvenile Justice and Welfare, and Child In Conflict with the Law (CICL) rehabilitation knowledge in Forum facilitator by experts in the field, November 25, 2022. Facilitating the discussions were City Prosecutor Lemuel Nobleza (9th from left), Deputy Chief for Women and Child Protection Department, PLt. Jocelyn Ebora (6th from left) and Regional Trial Court Br. 16- Family Court, Hon. Mateon Altarejos (center) and Child Protection Center, head, Kristina Ramos (12th from left). Also in the photo are Valenzuela City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) social workers heady by Dorothy Evangelista (5th from left). The event was organized by (CSWDO) as part of a series of activities in celebration of Children’s Month 2022. (Kaye Magno, Photo/Text)

by: Kaye Magno

Former client of Bahay Pag-Asa, John Renan Mauricio signs on the commitment wall during the Juvenile Justice Law forum at the ALERT Multipurpose Hall, November 25, 2022. During his tear-jerking speech, the former client who is now working as a hardworking Barangay Tanod in Barangay Gen. T. De Leon endlessly thanked the City Government of Valenzuela’s dedication to guiding every lost child. The former client is one of many success stories made possible with the help of Valenzuela City Social Welfare and Development Office. Currently, Bahay Pagasa houses 30 clients aged 13 to 18. Aside from its known top-notch intervention programs, Bahay Pagasa has in-house nurses, psychometrics, and house parents for the benefit of its clients on their spiritual, sports, and educational needs. (Kaye Magno, Photo/Text)